Asked by Melanie Mclean on May 07, 2024
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The explosion of what solid material inflates automobile airbags?
A) Sodium azide, PbN3
B) Sodium azide, PbN2
C) Sodium azonide, PbN3
D) Sodium azonide, PbN2
Sodium Azide
A chemical compound with the formula NaN3, used as a preservative in labs and as a propellant in airbag inflators.
Airbags
Safety devices in vehicles designed to inflate rapidly during a collision to prevent injuries to passengers.
- Understand the concept of molar mass and its role in determining the mass of gas in a container.
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Zybrea KnightMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Sodium azide (NaN3) is the solid material used to inflate automobile airbags through a rapid decomposition reaction that produces nitrogen gas.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of molar mass and its role in determining the mass of gas in a container.